Current favorite song.
Great way to kick off the summer.
Love the colors and energy of the video.
Apparently they are releasing a new album with Nylon Records later this month.
I’ll definitely have to pick this one up.
I will see you girls live one day.
Rawr.

Ah, I was a little skurred to log into this just because I know I was going to get hit with a shit ton of comment spam.
So it’s all deleted now.
Even the legit stuff.
That’s okay, though.

I’m currently looking for a place for myself and my love in Santa Monica.
Oh, the joys of moving off to college.

But srsly now.
I’m really starry-eyed and excited about the whole ordeal.
It’s such a great feeling, and I really don’t want to let that go.
Thinking about the new people out there for me to meet and places to explore.
It makes me giddy inside.

Anyway, my goal at the moment is it start on some classes that will take me through a Fashion Merchandising course that I can finish off at UCLA.
I am terribad at crafting things to wear, but I love fashion and the business side to it, so it feels very fitting for me.
Also, I never seem to lose my spark when it comes to my interest in such things.
Ah, we’ll see how this goes.

Once again, I’m trying to get on track.
Complications arose, and I’m back on my home rock.

But hey, we have an OG as president!
Life can’t be so bad, now, right?

Or at least I hope I am.
Haven’t posted anything in quite a while.
Over a month.
I think I’m going to throw in some more personal blog posts this time.

So -UPDATE!-

I no longer live in Kona.
I’m now in Kapolei on O’ahu living with my boyfriend, and it’s pretty nice here.
I’m still looking for a job, so for now I’m playing the role of a housewife.
LoveFest is coming up next week. I suppose I’m pretty excited.
I hope Starbucks hires me. >.>

I hope someone hires me.
Lulz.
Alright, time to try and be somewhat productive.
Tata.

Last night as I was trying to keep myself preoccupied, I came across this neat little site called ThisNext. Here you can put together recommendations, compile lists, as well as wish lists and it’s actually pretty fun. While exploring around the site, you can also leave people “compliments” and tell them what you thought of a rec they posted.
If you have a taste in music you’d like to share, are an expert in fashion, or just want to point out some quirky products you’ve discovered, this would be an awesome place to throw it all together. Another cool feature is you can have little badges made for your myspace, blog, website, ect., that will show off your lists anywhere you choose.
I don’t have many rec’s up yet, but you can still check my page out here.

Just a few minutes ago, after awaking from an eleven hour slumber, I had a happy surprise waiting in my friend’s requests on Myspace.
This is Nice Guys Finish First.
Apparently I was found through a comment on Hyper Crush’s page, and even though I have this habit of deleting bands that add me, because, frankly, most of the tunes are just… not rocking, NGFF definitely gets my stamp of approval.

NGFF’s main component?
A seventeen year old named Russell who writes and sings the bright and fun sounds and lyrics that will bring a smile to your face. This guy has so much talent, and through his networking, has built up quite a fanbase.
I have no doubts his motivation will elevate himself to even further heights.
NGFF also has a debut album that you can check out here!

Meet Hyper Crush.
I absolutely adore these guys with their dirty lyrics complementing the delicious sounds of electro perfectly. Somehow, I came across their epileptic attack inducing Myspace profile, and eagerly awaited their album release. (Their profile is actually MUCH milder now.)
It’s definitely worth it.
I downloaded the full album, The Arcade, at Amazon, which saves a dollar compared to iTunes, and I’ve been hooked since.
Get ready to rock some neon brights and Ray Bans.

A while back, when I first started getting into makeup, I found some amazing tutorials filled with candy colors and intense drama. Doe, as she calls herself, has inspiring work, so if you’re searching for a look to wear out to the next big event, look no further. She does everything from refined goth to spunky raver baby. Also, not all of the products she uses are high-end. Quite a few can be found in drugstores, which shows you don’t always have to splurge to look fantastic.

After looking at her main site, doedeere.com it looks like she has also broken into the music industry, so if you’re into the 80’s definitely check out her Myspace.

Merry Memorial Day!

Back when I had a sales job at a department store, I had a problem. A very serious problem.
As a high school kid with no serious bills to pay, being surrounded by clothing and makeup for a majority of my waking hours took its toll on me.
I became a ditzy shop-a-holic. Definitely not something I’m proud of.
Quite often I’d find myself bored at home and seeing a few hundred dollars sitting in my checking account I would rush off into the vast depths of the internet to spend it.
Thankfully, I’ve since killed that habit (although having no income leaves no choice), but it’s a good thing I didn’t know about this site, otherwise, I might have done more damage.

Somehow, I managed to come across a neat little place called Polyvore. This site contains a constantly updated catalog of images, with the majority of them being clothing, accessories, and makeup. With these images, users can create “sets” or outfits and arrange them on a canvas as they wish. Basically, if you’ve ever played with those paper dolls that used to come in birthday cards when you were 5, you’ll get the hang of this.

Example created by moi.

Browsing around, I spotted a bunch of fierce clothing ideas, but some take this tool to different level. User Kelly Kirkland-Bell is definitely one of them with her animal sets. Strange, but very neat.

Polyvore also gives users the chance to be a part of a community with similar tastes, leave comments, and participate in contests. It’s a nifty idea that might turn you on to a web shop you haven’t discovered yet or inspire some wardrobe additions you haven’t thought of.
Enjoi!

Heatherette is definitely on the top of my favorite fashion brand list for many reasons and I have the crazy boys, Traver Rains and Richie Rich, to thank for that.

The clothing that appears in their lines are some of the most bold, forward, colorful creations <u>ever.</u> This comes as no surprise considering Richie’s recent past. As he was a club kid in the 80’s and 90’s, it’s easy to see where some of his inspiration comes from.

Not familiar with club kids? Then I advise this.

Watch Party Monster.
Then watch it again because it’s amazing.
Then come back and keep reading.

Even their photo shoots seem like one big party. If I ever got the chance to work with them, I’d probably cream myself.
Then clean myself up and get ready for a wicked time.

Seriously, with a spring collection like this how could you not be hooked?

Finding this label anywhere in Hawaii is nearly impossible, but I’m happy to own just one jacket by them.

Under a blacklight the best way I could describe it is radioactive visual candy.

Of course there are a few places online to shop such as Karmaloop and I’ve seen the occasional piece at Delia’s. Also, take a look at their profile on myspace for local boutiques or, if you’re interested in shoes, go to Heatherette’s home page to find these gorgeous creations.

It doesn’t stop there, though. March ‘08 brought another Heatherette and M.A.C. collaboration that was cleared off shelves in a matter of days. I believe some of the collection is still available through maccosmetics.com so take a peek before it disappears!

Alright, so if I haven’t made my point clear, definitely check these guys out, kids.
It’ll be worth it.
Promise.